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Micah 7:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Hope is the anchor that holds when feelings cannot.

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Read in chapter context · Micah 7

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me."

KJV · King James Version

"Therefore I will look6822 unto the LORD3068; I will wait3176 for the God430 of my salvation3468: my God430 will hear8085 me."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses therefore, unto, lord, while the WEB renders these as but, yahweh. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Micah 7:7 in Micah 7

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Micah 7:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Micah 7. Read the full chapter →

v.5 Don’t trust in a neighbor. Don’t put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, be careful of the words of your mouth!
v.6 For the son dishonors the father, the daughter rises up against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own house.
v.7 But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
v.8 Don’t rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, Yahweh will be a light to me.
v.9 I will bear the indignation of Yahweh, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my case, and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light. I will see his righteousness.

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About the Book of Micah

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Minor prophet
Author: Micah
Date written: c. 735–700 BC
Audience: Judah and the northern kingdom
Chapters: 7

Micah indicted both kingdoms for injustice and prophesied the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem — yet promised that the future ruler would come from Bethlehem (5:2), a prophecy fulfilled in Christ. The book's defining summary of true religion is 6:8: "do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."

Setting: A contemporary of Isaiah, ministering during the Assyrian crisis.

Key themes: justice · mercy · humility · judgment · Messiah

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Micah 7:7

Micah 7:7 contains 23 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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But as for me

BAFM
2

I will look to Yahweh

IWLTY
3

I will wait for the God of my salvation

IWWFTG
4

My God will hear me.

MGWHM

Frequently asked

FAQ about Micah 7:7

What does Micah 7:7 say?

Micah 7:7 reads: "But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me." — from the Old Testament, Micah (Minor prophet). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Micah 7:7 in?

Micah 7:7 is in the book of Micah, traditionally attributed to Micah and written around c. 735–700 BC. Micah is minor prophet in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Judah and the northern kingdom. Best known for "do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God".

What is Micah 7:7 about?

Micah 7:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Hope, with related themes including Prayer. Within Micah, Micah indicted both kingdoms for injustice and prophesied the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem — yet promised that the future ruler would come from Bethlehem (5:2), a prophecy fulfilled in Christ. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Micah 7:7 in WEB and KJV?

Micah 7:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Therefore I will look6822 unto the LORD3068; I will wait3176 for the God430 of my salvation3468: my God430 will hear8085 me.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Micah 7:7?

Micah 7:7 is 23 words in the WEB translation (99 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.

How can I memorise Micah 7:7?

To memorise Micah 7:7, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Micah 7:7 matter in Micah?

How can I apply Micah 7:7 today?

Many readers use Micah 7:7 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Micah 7:7 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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